Part of a massive open planned area which includes Dinning, Lounge,Kitchen and butlers pantry. Polished concrete through out with exposed steel and Timber beams.

Flinders , Sailors Whisk

Mermaid Bay Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Brooklyn Townhouse Renovation

Studio Geiger Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a peninsula, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Black in the 'Stow

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

The view from the sofa into the kitchen. A relatively small space but good coming has meant the area feels uncluttered yet still has a lot of storage.

Transitional Two Toned Kitchen

UB Kitchens - San Antonio

Photo of a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and shaker cabinets.

Cottage Kitchen

Divine Custom Homes

Home built by Divine Custom Homes Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, soapstone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and shaker cabinets.

Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen

Mike Smith / Artistic Kitchens

My favorite farmhouse kitchen.. :)
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, wood benchtops, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Mulberry Grove Residence

Architectural Squared

Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Rénovation maison de bord de mer

Home by Marie

Espace cuisine ouvert et salle à manger
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in Nantes with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors and white benchtop.

West End Kitchen & Bath Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, grey benchtop and with island.

Winter Sun - Transitional

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our Winter Sun project, the house was very Tuscan Old World, and our homeowners were wanting a change from all the dark colors. We updated the kitchen, master bathroom and the powder room but kept existing travertine flooring. In the kitchen, we have white painted cabinets on the perimeter, grey painted cabinets for the island with marble looking quartz and grey subway backsplash laid in a herringbone pattern. To add texture, we designed a drywall hood to really make a statement.

Old Toccoa Farms

Mountain Lakes Cabinetry

Beautiful cozy cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia. Cabinetry: Rustic Maple wood with Silas stain and a nickle glaze, Full overlay raised panel doors with slab drawer fronts. Countertops are quartz. Beautiful ceiling details!! Wine bar features lovely floating shelves and a great wine bottle storage area.

Encinitas Kitchen Remodel

M Prevost Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, with island, grey benchtop, white cabinets, white splashback, slate floors and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse

Adapt Interior Design

Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and brown floor.

Traditional kitchen open living room

Spectra Design Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a peninsula.

Arts and Crafts Kitchen Remodel

Axtell Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Nantucket Beach House

Ike Kligerman Barkley

Photo of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with with island, a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Taylor

Bluestone Building, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Birmingham with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, mosaic tile splashback, brown floor and solid surface benchtops.

U Shape with Island

Kitchen Rehab

Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, yellow splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Black in the 'Stow

PlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors

A simple oak peg board helps organise pull out drawers with bowls and plates.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Kitchen with a Farmhouse Sink Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!